repair terracotta

[lazy gardener]

Did you ever succesfully repair a terracotta pot?
One of my bigger pots broke in two pieces over winter and I would like to repair it as it is a clean "scar".
I'm not sure what glue to use. It doesn't matter if it's not fully waterproof, as long as the two pieces stay stuck together firmly

 

[RonsGarden]

I'd use silicon, the one for outdoor use!
You will need to tape the pot together once you apply the caulking and wait a good 12 hours for it to cure before you can use the pot!

 

[Crabbergirl]

Good choice Ron. I have use "Gorilla Glue" and it works well too.

 

[Randy]

I kept Gorilla Glue on hand for awhile, but it didn't keep well and I had to throw away the container with most of the glue unused. It is really good stuff though. For years I had an epoxide available for stuff like that, but it is all gone now. There is one available from local hardware stores called JB Weld that is a structural epoxide and I used that to repair a bird bath that David broke with the lawnmower. The epoxies come with a resin and a hardener and keep for long periods as long as they aren't mixed. Once cured, they are waterproof. JB Weld may not be available in Scotland, but similar products would be, I think.

 

[Crabbergirl]

Yes, I love JB Weld. They now have a sandable version for doing fine work. I was so excited when I saw it. Epoxies are always a good choice for long term repairs.
I even fixed an iron chair with a broken leg.....Ok I know you are all thinking if you come to my house you won't sit in the iron chairs. LOL!

 

[rockhound]

I would use the 2-part epoxy. I would also dump out the pot next fall so the soil in it doesn't freeze and cause this problem again.

 

[lazy gardener]

I would use the 2-part epoxy. I would also dump out the pot next fall so the soil in it doesn't freeze and cause this problem again.

that's why I call myself Lazy gardener.....

 

[Redfishergurl]

Saw this and thought of this post What a great idea if you can find enough drive lol

 

[lazy gardener]

that is a wonderful idea, but my pot is broken horizontally

 

[Crabbergirl]

That is really cute! I have been using pots that I find broker , as toad houses, but you couls use several to make that type of "new" planter. Thanks for sharing!